Tributes paid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2022:
The Justice Committee on Anglo Manipuri War 1891 paid floral tributes to the heroes of Manipur who sacrificed their lives while facing the British at Laimaton Ching.
The British Silchar column led by Lieutenant Colonel RHF Rennick, who were vastly well equipped, were resisted by a 1000 strong Manipuri contingent including Thangal General, Kalsana Saholhanjaba, Sanangangba Lourungpurel, Loitam Mukta Major, Yengkhoiba Major, Laisraba Major, ChinglenSana, Longjamba Poila, Major Tamna , at various locations along Laimaton Ching, said a statement issued by the committee.
More than 10 soldiers lost their lives during the battles that followed along the Laimaton Ching.
The programme was jointly organised by the Justice Committee on Anglo Manipuri War 1891 and Sanakhya Kalasana, Sagolhanjaba and Sanakhya Sananganba Lourungpurel Memorial Committee of Ningthemcha Ningsing Lup, added the statement.